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Science

Angela Belcher got her powerful idea from an abalone shell.

Invisible Engineering

Chemist Angela Belcher looks to manufacture high technology out of viruses

Common Thresher Shark

Wild Things: Life as We Know It

Cobras, sharks, lemurs, hermit crabs and more…

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Five Species Likely to Become Extinct in the Next 40 Years

Experts estimate that one-eighth of all bird species, one-fifth of mammal species and one-third of amphibian species are at risk

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Extreme Jellyfish

There are some 2,000 species of jellyfish. Some are tasty, others will kill you with the tap of a tentacle. Here are nine varieties that really stand out

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A Coral Reef Constructed From Yarn

This fall, a different kind of coral reef will be on display in the National Museum of Natural History’s Ocean Hall

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Hunting Dinosaurs in Montana

Our intrepid blogger heads out into the field

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An Unbelievable Accent

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